First 2024 death from West Nile Virus reported
There have been a total of 17 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in the state so far this year.
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Mississippi student achievement again reaches historic all-time high
Students have now achieved record results in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science.
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New research helps determine why more Mississippians aren’t in the workforce
The labor force participation rate is what the federal government uses to measure how many people are currently working or actively looking for work.
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Mississippi sues Biden Administration over Voter Registration Order
Executive Order 14019 mobilized federal agencies to develop strategies to expand voter registration efforts.
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Pinkins renews call to debate Wicker
Pinkins expressed disappointment over the non-response from Wicker’s campaign and missed opportunity at the Neshoba County Fair.
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$150,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Belmont
The ticket, purchased from Express Mart in Belmont, matched four out of five white balls plus the Powerball.
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Pea Ridge Recycling acquires Pontotoc Aluminum Recycling
The newly acquired facility is ideally located adjacent to the Pontotoc Police Department.
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Pinkins gains support from Alpha PAC and Omega endorsements
Pinkins is the Democratic candidate campaigning in the general election race against Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker.
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Abraham named State Fire Coordinator
He will oversee the fire safety education program and will administer the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program (RFTAAP), among other duties.
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Wicker: Rejects Biden’s radical court plan
Placing the Supreme Court’s rules under the supervision of the legislative branch would not restore faith in the judiciary.
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